The Flaming Lips break record for most shows in 24 hours

LOS ANGELES, June 29 (Reuters) - Oklahoma rockers TheFlaming Lips broke the Guinness world record for most showsperformed in 24 hours this week, taking the title from previousrecord holder Jay-Z.

The band performed eight shows in eight different U.S.cities, kicking off in Memphis, Tennessee on Wednesday, playingthrough Mississippi and finishing in New Orleans, Louisiana onThursday.

Front man Wayne Coyne posted a picture on Twitter onThursday with a certificate from Guinness World Records afterthe band's fast-paced tour that viewers were able to watch liveonline as part of the O Music Awards.

Rapper Jay-Z previously held the record for performing inseven cities across the United States in November 2006, usinghis private jet to travel from Atlanta to Las Vegas in 24 hours.

The Flaming Lips rose to fame with their 1993 single "SheDon't Use Jelly," and have won three Grammy awards. The bandcaused a buzz with fans and critics earlier this month afterreleasing a controversial video featuring singer Erykah Badunaked for their song "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face."